Pharmacy Technician - Acute Care II (0.8 FTE)

Building LocationSt Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes Department12411 Inpatient PharmacyJob Description:Is responsible for the accurate preparation of non-sterile extemporaneous products, unit-dose preparations; inventory control; medication delivery, distribution, and storage; care of supplies and equipment; and management of automated medication dispensing systems. Assists the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including training of new staff and pharmacy students, billing, record keeping and other clerical functions, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist or pharmacy leader. Tier II Techs will also be responsible for sterile injectable products including chemotherapy.Education Qualifications:If working in a MN location, must meet one of these three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy:Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1st, 2013ORCompletion of a board-approved technician training programORCompletion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days of employment.Additional Requirements for Tier IICompletion of Essentia Health's orientation requirementsCompletion of Pharmacy Department's orientation requirementsCompletion of Pharmacy Department's Core Sterile Compounding Training ProgramMinimum of 6 months of acute care experience including Automation & Sterile PrepLicensure/Certification Qualifications:PTCB Certification(General) must be completed within one year of hire unless currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program if working in either state.Registered as a pharmacy technician in the state in which they will be working, physically practicing in or the state that they will be providing pharmacy services into, on or before their first day in the pharmacy (Minnesota/North Dakota locations only)Ongoing continuing education as required by the state Board of PharmacyPosition does involve travel and coverage for critical access sites including Fosston, Ada, and Graceville.FTE0.8 Shift RotationDay Rotation Shift Start Time0700 Shift End Time1900 Weekendsrotation HolidaysYes Call ObligationNoEffective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.